Cook at Home Course – Duke of Edinburgh
This activity may count towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Skills Section, please check with your DofE Leader for suitability before booking
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for any young person eager to learn the life skill of cooking as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Skills Section. (Note: Please consult your DofE Leader for suitability before booking.) It provides a convenient home-based platform to explore and master the preparation of nutritious meals from scratch. Our courses are designed to engage and inspire participants whilst building cookery skills that will last a lifetime.
How Does It Work?
You’ll cook one recipe each week at a time that suits you, sourcing your own ingredients. After completing each recipe, simply upload a few photos and your feedback. Our cookery teachers will mark your submissions and provide tips and guidance. On completion of the course, we’ll submit your online assessor’s report and email you a certificate of completion.
Which Course Do I Book?
Choose from 3, 6, or 12-month courses, featuring a curated selection of recipes based on your chosen timeframe.
Upon enrolment, you’ll receive our comprehensive “Cook at Home” booklet via email. This resource covers a wide array of main courses, bread, baking, and desserts, offering step-by-step instructions on various cooking skills and techniques. The booklet also includes essential guidelines on food and kitchen safety, equipment lists, and useful tips for each recipe.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes! All our courses include vegetarian options alongside meat and fish recipes, so there’s no need to request this in advance.
If you have allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements, we’re happy to suggest alternative ingredients or provide suitable recipes.
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What support do you offer?
Our team is available via email throughout your course to answer any questions. We’ll also handle your DofE assessor’s report online and issue your certificate of completion.
Here’s what a few of our parents have said about the course:
“I couldn’t recommend this course highly enough for the Duke of Edinburgh… ’learning a new skill ‘ element. My son thoroughly enjoyed the variety of recipes covered & indeed the flexibility to alter/personalise them. As a mum, simply overseeing his efforts, I learnt a few new tips too! Smart Raspberry were fabulous in their approach & super responsive with any queries or questions asked. On completion we received the report & certificate required in less than 24 hours! “Don’t hesitate & book this for your child now!” Hansen’s Mum
“My son has just finished his Bronze DofE cooking skills using the Cook At Home scheme from Smart Raspberry. As a complete novice the recipes were all of an appropriate ability for him, well laid out, nutritious and encouraged the learning of various different skills such as measuring, chopping, kneading and whisking. I definitely noticed a building of his confidence over the course and this introduction to cooking will hopefully provide him with some life skills to build on in the future. Some of the recipes we’ve now made several times.” Anita
When can I start?
The course begins on your chosen date.
What does it Cost?
3 Month Course: £60
6 Month Course: £90
12 Month Course: £180
How to book?
Booking is quick and straightforward – simply fill out the online form below, and we’ll be in touch to guide you through everything you need to begin your Duke of Edinburgh cookery course.
Prefer to Learn Live?
As an alternative to our self-paced Cook at Home option, you can choose to join our Live Zoom Cookery Classes
These run on Wednesday’s 17.30-18.45 and are designed for students who prefer real-time learning and guidance from our cookery teacher.
👉 More information and to book your place for Live Zoom Classes, click here
